Bethesda, Maryland vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 32.7% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,626 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Alpharetta
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Bethesda, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher